Could LeBron James and Dirk Nowitzki join forces in 2014-15? As Carmelo Anthony’s tour concludes Thursday with a meeting in Los Angeles with the Lakers completed and a meeting with the New York Knicks underway. Wednesday night, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban met with Anthony to make a pitch for his services. A day later, he and Dirk Nowitzki made a statement for the younger star free agents to take notice. They want a championship contending team. In addition
Tuesday brought forth the beginning of the NBA free agency period and, with it, the subsequent Carmelo Anthony World Tour. The tour began with a visit to Chicago to meet with Bulls staff and players. During his stop in the Windy City, he was greeted by coach Tom Thibodeau, who rode with him to the United Center, where they met general manager Gar Forman and executive vice president John Paxson along with Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen, Taj Gibson, Joakim Noah
The United States Men’s National Team fought valiantly in losing 2-1 in extra time in Tuesday’s 2014 World Cup match against Belgium in the round of 16. Goalkeeper Tim Howard was amazing, amassing 16 saves. Yet, his near superhuman effort wasn’t enough. Meanwhile, back in the states, NBA free agency is underway. The Cleveland Cavaliers made waves by announcing that they had secured the future of their point guard, Kyrie Irving, by reaching an agreement on a five-year, $90 million max-contract
Free agency began at midnight Eastern time today, and the rumors and reports will come in like an avalanche on the Internet and social media. But how much guaranteed money does your team actually have on its books for next season? You can find out in this trusty little chart right here: [Read more…]
On the eve of free agency, teams around the NBA are all preparing to improve their rosters with key signings. With the free agency period officially starting at 12 am midnight, deals will start to take fold from the minute July 1st begins. The Cleveland Cavaliers are no exception to this as they intend to offer a max contract to their All Star point guard, Kyrie Irving. According to ESPN’s Chris Broussard, the Cavs plan to offer a max extension worth
It is crystal ball time as NBA free agency is opening, and anybody who tries to predict the future does so at considerable risk given the way things change by the hour in the NBA these days. Just ask Larry Drew. Free agency begins at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, and the biggest fish that could be caught is Carmelo Anthony. Apologies to LeBron James, but pretty much everyone is convinced he is staying in Miami. One team that has been under the radar
WASHINGTON WIZARDS 2015-16 Offseason Additions: G-F Jared Dudley, G Alan Anderson 2015 Draft Picks: F Kelly Oubre, F Aaron White Draft Picks Coming: None Draft Picks Going: 2016 first round (to Phoenix, protected 1-9); 2016 second round (to Atlanta); 2019 second round (to Atlanta); 2020 second round (to Milwaukee, 31-55) Cap Exceptions: Partial mid-level ($1,460,000) Trade Exceptions: None Over/Under: Over the cap, under the tax Amnesty Provision: Used on Andray Blatche (2012) PLAYER 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 John Wall $15,850,000 $16,960,000 $18,060,000 $19,170,000 Nene Hilario $13,000,000 Marcin Gortat $11,220,000 $12,000,000 $12,780,000 $13,570,000 Markieff Morris $8,000,000 $7,400,000 $8,000,000 $8,600,000 Bradley Beal $5,690,000 $7,470,000 Martell Webster $5,610,000 Otto Porter $4,660,000 $5,890,000 $7,730,000 Jared Dudley $4,380,000 Alan Anderson $4,000,000 Drew Gooden $3,300,000 $3,550,000 Ramon Sessions $2,170,000 Gary Neal $2,140,000 Kelly Oubre $1,920,000 $2,010,000 $2,090,000 $3,210,000 $4,490,000 Garrett Temple $1,100,000 Jarell Eddie $850,000 J.J. Hickson $370,000 Marcus Thonrton $240,000 Ryan Hollins $200,000 TOTAL SALARY $85,000,000 $55,280,000 $48,660,000 $44,550,000 $4,490,000 Player Option Team Option Qualifying Offer Waived BACK
UTAH JAZZ 2015-16 Offseason Additions: G Raul Neto, C Tibor Pleiss, C Jeff Withey 2015 Draft Picks: F Trey Lyles, G Olivier Hanlan Draft Picks Coming: 2016 second round (Golden State); 2016 second round (Boston); 2016 second round (Toronto); 2017 first round (Golden State); 2017 second round (New York); 2017 second round (Golden State); 2017 second round (Detroit); 2018 first round (Oklahoma City, protected 1-14) Draft Picks Going: None Cap Exceptions: Partial mid-level ($2,810,000) Trade Exceptions: None Over/Under: Under the cap Amnesty Provision: Unavailable PLAYER 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 Gordon Hayward $15,410,000 $16,070,000 $16,740,000 Derrick Favors $12,000,000 $11,050,000 $12,000,000 Alec Burks $9,460,000 $10,150,000 $10,850,000 $11,540,000 Trevor Booker $4,780,000 Dante Exum $3,780,000 $3,940,000 $4,990,000 $6,620,000 Tibor Pleiss $2,900,000 $3,000,000 $3,100,000 $3,880,000 Trey Burke $2,660,000 $3,390,000 $4,590,000 Trey Lyles $2,240,000 $2,340,000 $2,440,000 $3,360,000 $4,630,000 Shelvin Mack $2,430,000 $2,440,000 Joe Ingles $2,150,000 $2,150,000 $2,690,000 Rodney Hood $1,350,000 $1,410,000 $2,390,000 $3,470,000 Rudy